James Andrews Recruitment Solutions Ltd
Childcare Solicitor
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We are proud to be partnering with a West Midlands based Local Authority, who are looking to appoint a Childcare Solicitor on a 3 month (minimum) locum contract.
This role can be based from home, but the successful candidate will need to cover their own hearings at court, and offers an hourly rate of circa £55 – £60 p/hour via an Umbrella company.
Duties
- Managing a caseload of Childcare legal matters, including adoption proceedings, care proceedings, deprivation of liberty proceedings, PLOs and DOLs
- Drafting and settling of legal documentation with particular reference to Children’s Social Care
- Advocating in contested and uncontested hearings, and instructing Counsel at the Family Court as necessary, including preparing and managing cases
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Experience Required
- Experience required within Childcare law
- Local Government experience
Rewards and Benefits
- Remote working
- Flexible working hours
Working Hours
- Full-time and part-time options considered
- Flexible start/finish times
Please note that you require recent experience to apply for this role.
James Andrews is acting as an employment agency and business in relation to this role.
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